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Notification of preventive measures following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a poultry farm in the municipality of Schengen
Create the 06.02.2026
Last modified on 06.02.2026
As of February 5, 2026, an outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry kept by a private owner in the municipality of Schengen.
While there is also a general resurgence of avian influenza in European countries, particularly along the migratory routes of wild animals, ALVA reminds us that it is imperative to avoid any contact between domestic poultry and wild birds, in order to protect captive birds against avian influenza, a highly contagious and deadly disease for these animals.
To prevent the introduction of this highly pathogenic virus into poultry farms, the following preventive biosecurity measures must be implemented:
• Poultry must be kept in enclosed premises;
• Feeding and watering must be done exclusively in premises that are not accessible to wild birds;
• Access to net-protected exit areas must be limited to the bare minimum and is only permitted for animal welfare reasons, in order to avoid any contact with wild birds;
• Biosecurity rules must be strictly observed;
• Any abnormal poultry mortality, any symptoms suggestive of avian influenza or any change in production parameters (decreased feed and/or water consumption, decreased egg production, abnormal mortality) must be reported to a veterinarian;
• Prohibition, until further notice, of all exhibitions, fairs and markets of poultry or captive birds.
The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration wishes to emphasize that all poultry imports must be accompanied by a health certificate ( TRACES ), issued by an official veterinarian in the country of origin. This requirement also applies to poultry purchased at a market. Furthermore, all poultry ownership must be declared to ALVA.
It is recalled that this is an animal disease which affects birds and poultry and that it does not present a danger to human health in the event of consumption of eggs or poultry meat.
Press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture
https://ma.gouvernement.lu/fr/actua...ues+2026+02-fevrier+06-influenza-aviaire.html
Notification of preventive measures following the confirmation of highly pathogenic avian influenza in a poultry farm in the municipality of Schengen
Create the 06.02.2026
Last modified on 06.02.2026
As of February 5, 2026, an outbreak of avian influenza has been confirmed in poultry kept by a private owner in the municipality of Schengen.
While there is also a general resurgence of avian influenza in European countries, particularly along the migratory routes of wild animals, ALVA reminds us that it is imperative to avoid any contact between domestic poultry and wild birds, in order to protect captive birds against avian influenza, a highly contagious and deadly disease for these animals.
To prevent the introduction of this highly pathogenic virus into poultry farms, the following preventive biosecurity measures must be implemented:
• Poultry must be kept in enclosed premises;
• Feeding and watering must be done exclusively in premises that are not accessible to wild birds;
• Access to net-protected exit areas must be limited to the bare minimum and is only permitted for animal welfare reasons, in order to avoid any contact with wild birds;
• Biosecurity rules must be strictly observed;
• Any abnormal poultry mortality, any symptoms suggestive of avian influenza or any change in production parameters (decreased feed and/or water consumption, decreased egg production, abnormal mortality) must be reported to a veterinarian;
• Prohibition, until further notice, of all exhibitions, fairs and markets of poultry or captive birds.
The Luxembourg Veterinary and Food Administration wishes to emphasize that all poultry imports must be accompanied by a health certificate ( TRACES ), issued by an official veterinarian in the country of origin. This requirement also applies to poultry purchased at a market. Furthermore, all poultry ownership must be declared to ALVA.
It is recalled that this is an animal disease which affects birds and poultry and that it does not present a danger to human health in the event of consumption of eggs or poultry meat.
Press release from the Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Viticulture
https://ma.gouvernement.lu/fr/actua...ues+2026+02-fevrier+06-influenza-aviaire.html